Mutual funds expand equity portfolios to 1,244 listed companies

Mutual funds increased their stock exposure to 1,244 companies in October, marking the fifth consecutive month of portfolio expansion. The rise reflected wider participation across mid-cap and small-cap segments. Fund managers added holdings in diversified sectors including manufacturing, financial services, and healthcare. The broadened exposure coincided with higher SIP flows and active rebalancing across categories, contributing to wider market coverage.